HO / HOn30 Tracks

Build a Switch with CVT Turnout Ties

There is nothing wrong with the Turnout Kits from Central Valley Model Works, they look fantastic, but I want an electrified (non-isolated) frog and a reliable throw rod (throw PCB tie). Therefore I need only the CVT Turnout Ties and not the Turnout Kit.

CVT Switch Kit #2571, #5 LH Code70	PCB throw bar, switch point and hinges	Frog isolation gaps
Turnout painted with Tamiya Surface Primer spray

1. Notch the stock rails (I use the StockAid tool form Fast Tracks)
2. Glue the straight stock rail to the ties
3. Bend the curved stock rail till it fit to the tie plates and glue it to the ties
4. File the frog point rails (I use the PointForm tool from Fast Tracks) and solder the halves together
5. Glue the the frog point to the rails
6. File the point rails (I use again the PointForm tool from Fast Tracks)
7. File or saw a notch into the straight closure rail, bend the track (it should be parallel to the frog point rail), cut it to the length and bevel it, glue it to the ties
8. Bend the curved closure rail til it fit to the tie plates
9. File or saw a notch into the curved closure rail, bend the track (it should be parallel to the frog point rail), cut it to the length and bevel it, glue it to the ties
10. Remove 6 plastic ties and the head tie
11. Solder the PCB ties to the rails, do not solder the inside of the second switch stand tie
12. Solder the throw PCB to the switch points, but not on the stock rail side
13. Cut gaps to isolate the frog. I use a jewelers saw
14. Cut the rail base and part of the head (but not the rail web) to build a hinge
15. Solder the guard rails to the PCB ties or glue the plastic guards to the ties
16. Glue the rail-braces to the ties